Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

BARNES AVENUE, WA2 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNES AVENUE, WA2 0BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

275

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WA2 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.2% year-on-year.

home £235,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA2 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Barnes Avenue, 0.4km from Longbarn in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Poulton North ward and the Warrington North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA2, WA2 0BL offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, up 3.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA2 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00063271 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA2 0BL. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

19 sales · Mean £ 202,131

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WA2 0BL has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Kassia Academy and Support Services

Good9 pupils0.3 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate

Outstanding344 pupils0.6 km
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Padgate Academy

Requires Improvement525 pupils0.8 km
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Cinnamon Brow CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils1.1 km
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Woolston Brook School

Good71 pupils1.1 km
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St Bridget's Catholic Primary School

Good195 pupils1.2 km
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Fox Wood Special School

Good115 pupils1.3 km
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Green Lane Community Special School

Outstanding202 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • JJBV Convenience Store0.7 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Waterfields0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Mukti's Mini Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bar Twenty/100.4 km
  • Farmers Arms0.4 km
  • Padgate Village Club0.6 km
  • The Station House Bar + Grill0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Greencore Prepared Meals Staff Canteen0.8 km
  • Padgate Rose Restaurant0.8 km
  • Tell Tales0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Jeniric's0.7 km
  • Don Quattro0.6 km
  • Plaice Station0.8 km
  • Le Brunch1.0 km
  • To Pie For Ltd.0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Padgate0.9 km
  • Birchwood1.4 km
  • Warrington Central3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Barnes Avenue0.1 km
  • Barnes Avenue0.2 km
  • Padgate Campus0.3 km
  • Padgate Campus0.3 km
  • Freshfields Drive0.3 km